Install vSphere SDK for Perl on Windows

The vSphere SDK for Perl installation package for Windows does not include the ActivePerl runtime from ActiveState Software.

The vSphere SDK for Perl is supported on the Windows platforms that are listed in the Release Notes.

Note: The vSphere SDK for Perl installer package is based on the deprecated vSphere CLI installer package and is incompatible with existing vSphere CLI installations.

Prerequisites

  • Verify that there is no existing vSphere CLI installation on the system.
  • Verify that you have ActivePerl or Strawberry Perl version 5.14 or later installed on your Windows system.

Procedure

  1. Download the vSphere SDK for Perl Windows installer package.
    You can find the installer in the Automation Tools and SDKs section of the Drivers & Tools tab of the vSphere download page.
  2. Start the installer.
  3. Click Next in the Welcome page.
  4. To install the vSphere SDK for Perl in a nondefault directory, click Change and select an alternative directory.
    The default location is C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click Install to proceed with the installation.
    The installation might take several minutes to complete.
  7. Reboot your system.
    If you do not reboot, path settings might not be correct on your Windows platform.